Agents for combating plant pests

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant pests containing the compound of formula (I)  
                 
 
     in a mixture with fungicidally active compounds, except for cyclopropylcarboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes.

[0001] The present invention relates to pesticides which comprise anactive compound combination of the compound of the formula (I)

[0002] with fungicides.

[0003] Fungicidally active compounds, such as azole derivatives, arylbenzyl ethers, benzamide, morpholine compounds and other heterocycles,are known (cf. K. H. Büchel “Pflanzenschutz und Schädlingsbekämpfung”,pages 140 to 153, Georg Thieme-Verlag, Stuttgart 1977, EP publishedspecification 0 040 345, German Offenlegungsschrift 2 324 010, GermanOffenlegungsschrift 2 201 063, EP published specification 0 112 284, EPpublished specification 0 304 758 and DD patent specification 140 412).

[0004] Mixtures of certain nitromethylene derivatives with fungicidallyactive compounds and their use as pesticides in crop protection arealready known (U.S. Pat. No. 4,731,385; JP published specifications63-68507, 63/68505; 63/72 608; 63/72 609, 63/72 610, WO 96/03 045,Japanese patent specification 08 245 323, Japanese patent specification04 368 303, Japanese patent specification 05 017 311, WO 92/21 241, WO97/22 254). Mixtures of certain open-chain nitromethylenes andnitroguanidines with fungicides are already known (Japanese publishedspecification 30/47 106; U.S. Pat. No. 5,181,587).

[0005] Mixtures of cyclopropylcarboxamides with certain nitromethyleneor nitroguanidine derivatives are already known (Japanese publishedspecification 3 271 207).

[0006] Mixtures of, inter alia, imidacloprid and fungicidally activecompounds for use in the protection of materials and against termites,but not for use against plant-damaging pests, are already known (EPpublished specification 0 511 541). Mixtures of imidacloprid andazolylmethylcycloalkanes, in particular triticonazole, are known from EPpublished specification 545 834.

[0007] However, hitherto it has not been known that nitroguanidinederivatives and fungicides with the exception of cyclopropylcarboxamidesand triticonazole have such a mutually beneficial effect in theiractivity that they are outstandingly suitable as compositions forcontrolling plant pests, whilst being tolerated well by plants.

[0008] The present invention relates to compositions against plant pestswhich contain the compound of the formula (I)

[0009] in a mixture with fungicidally active compounds, except forcyclopropylcarboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes.

[0010] Examples of fungicides in the compositions according to theinvention for controlling plant pests which may be mentioned are:

[0011] (1) azole derivatives of the formula

[0012] (2) azole derivatives of the formula

[0013] (3) the azole derivative of the formula

[0014] (4) of the compound

S _(x)  (V)

[0015] (5) the azole derivative of the formula

[0016] (6) heterocycles of the formula

[0017] (7) the compound of the formula

[0018] (8) the compound of the formula

[0019] (9) the compound of the formula

[0020] (10) the compound of the formula

[0021] (11) the compound of the formula

[0022] (12) the compound of the formula

[0023] (13) compounds of the formula

[0024] (14) compounds of the formula

[0025] (15) compounds of the formula

[0026] (16) the compound of the formula

[0027] (17) the compound of the formula

[0028] (18) the compound of the formula

[0029] (19) the compound of the formula

[0030] (20) the compound of the formula

[0031] (21) the compound of the formula

[0032] (22) the compound of the formula

[0033] (23) the compound of the formula

[0034] (24) compounds of the formula

[0035] (25) the compound of the formula

[0036] (26) the compound of the formula

[0037] (27) the compound of the formula

[0038] (28) the compound of the formula

[0039] (29) the compound of the formula

[0040] (30) the compound of the formula

[0041] (31) the compound of the formula

[0042] (32) compounds of the formula

[0043] (33) the compound of the formula

[0044] (34) the compound of the formula

[0045] (35) the compound of the formula

[0046] (36) the compound of the formula

[0047] (37) the compound of the formula

[0048] (38) compounds of the formula

[0049] in which

[0050] R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ independently of one another each represent hydrogen,halogen, methyl or phenyl and

[0051] R¹⁷ represents hydrogen or methyl,

[0052] (39)8-^(t)butyl-2-(N-ethyl-N-n-propylamino)-methyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decaneof the formula

[0053] (40) the compound of the formula

[0054] (41) the compound of the formula

[0055] (42) the compound of the formula

[0056] (43) the compound of the formula

[0057] (44) benzimidazoles of the formula

[0058] (45) the compound of the formula

[0059] (46) the compound of the formula

[0060] (47) the compound of the formula

[0061] (48) the compound of the formula

[0062] (49) the compound of the formula

[0063] (50) the compound of the formula

[0064] (51) the compound of the formula

[0065] (52) the compound of the formula

[0066] (53) the compound of the formula

[0067] (54) the compound of the formula

[0068] butylbenzisothiazolinone

[0069] (55) the compound of the formula

[0070] benzothiophene-2-cyclohexyl-carboxamide S,S-dioxide

[0071] The active compound of the formula (I) is known from EP publishedspecification 0 375 907.

[0072] The fungicidal active compounds are also known.

[0073] Thus, for example, the following publications describe:

[0074] (1) compounds of the formula (II)

[0075] DE published specification 2 201 063

[0076] DE published specification 2 324 010

[0077] DE published specification 2 737 489

[0078] DE published specification 3 018 866

[0079] DE published specification 2 551 560

[0080] EP 47 594

[0081] DE 2 735 872

[0082] (2) the compound of the formula (III)

[0083] EP 68 813

[0084] U.S. Pat. No. 4,496,551

[0085] (3) the compound of the formula (IV)

[0086] DE published specification 2 429 523

[0087] DE published specification 2 856 974

[0088] U.S. Pat. No. 4,108,411

[0089] (6) compounds of the formula (VII)

[0090] DL 140 041

[0091] (7) the compound of the formula (VIII)

[0092] EP 382 375

[0093] (8) the compound of the formula (IX)

[0094] EP515 901

[0095] (9) the compound of the formula (X)

[0096] EP 314 422

[0097] (10) the compound of the formula (XI)

[0098] EP 49 854

[0099] (11) the compound of the formula (XII)

[0100] DE published specification 1 770 288

[0101] U.S. Pat. No. 3,869,456

[0102] (13) compounds of the formula (XIV)

[0103] DE 2 207 576

[0104] U.S. Pat. No. 3,903,090

[0105] U.S. Pat. No. 3,755,350

[0106] U.S. Pat. No. 3,823,240

[0107] (14) compounds of the formula (XV)

[0108] EP270 111

[0109] (19) the compound of the formula (XX)

[0110] EP 219 756

[0111] (34) the compound of the formula (XXXV)

[0112] U.S. Pat. No. 4,512,989

[0113] (38) compounds of the formula (XXXIX)

[0114] EP 398 692

[0115] (48) compound from

[0116] WO 97/27189

[0117] (49) compound from

[0118] WO 96/16048, this compound can be present in 2 tautomeric forms(A) and (B)

[0119] Compounds from the groups (15), (16), (17), (18), (23), (34),(25), (28), (31), (32), (33) and (38) to (47) are described, forexample, in K. H. Büchel, “Pflanzenschutz und Schädlingsbekämpfung”,pages 121-153, Georg Thieme-Verlag, Stuttgart, 1977.

[0120] The compound of group (39) is known from EP publishedspecification 281 842.

[0121] The compound of group (50) is known from WO 97/06 171.

[0122] The compound of group (51) is known from DE-24 33 410.

[0123] The compounds of groups (52) to (54) are known from W. Paulus,“Microbicides for the Protection of Materials”, Chapman & Hall 1993.

[0124] The compound of group (55) is known from EP-0 512 349.

[0125] In addition to the active compound of the formula (I), the activecompound combinations according to the invention contain at least onefungicidal active compound, for example selected from the compounds ofgroups (1) to (55). In addition, they may also contain other activecompounds and customary auxiliaries and additives and also diluents.

[0126] Preferred fungicidally active compounds in the compositionsaccording to the invention are:

[0127] kresoxim-methyl, tebuconazole, metalaxyl, azoxystrobin,triadimenol, bitertanol, fenpicolonil, cyproconazole, propiconazole,fludioxonil and triazoxides.

[0128] The mixtures show a clear synergistic effect when the activecompounds in the active compound combinations according to the inventionare present in certain weight ratios. However, the weight ratios of theactive compounds in the active compound combinations can be variedwithin a relatively wide range. In general,

[0129] 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably

[0130] 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of at least one fungicidal activecompound, for example from groups (1) to (55), are present per part byweight of active compound of the formula (I).

[0131] The active compound combinations according to the invention havevery good fungicidal properties. They can be employed in particular forcontrolling phytopathogenic fungi, such as Plasmodiophoromycetes,Oomycetes, Chytridiomycetes, Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes,Deuteromycetes, etc.

[0132] The active compound combinations according to the invention areparticularly suitable for controlling cereal diseases, such as Erysiphe,Cochliobolus, Septoria, Pyrenophora and Leptosphaeria, and againstfungal attack on vegetables, grapevines and fruits, for example againstVenturia or Podosphaera on apples, Uncinula on grapevines orSphaerotheca on cucumbers.

[0133] The active compound combinations are also highly suitable forcontrolling animal pests, preferably arthropods, in particular insects,which are encountered in agriculture, in forestry, in the protection ofstored products and of materials, and in the hygiene sector. They areactive against normally sensitive and resistant species and against allor some stages of development. The abovementioned pests include:

[0134] From the order of the Isopoda, for example, Oniscus asellus,Armadillidium vulgare and Porcellio scaber.

[0135] From the order of the Diplopoda, for example, Blaniulusguttulatus.

[0136] From the order of the Chilopoda, for example, Geophiluscarpophagus and Scutigera spec.

[0137] From the order of the Symphyla, for example, Scutigerellaimmaculata.

[0138] From the order of the Thysanura, for example, Lepisma saccharina.

[0139] From the order of the Collembola, for example, Onychiurusarmatus.

[0140] From the order of the Orthoptera, for example, Blatta orientalis,Periplaneta americana, Leucophaea maderae, Blattella germanica, Achetadomesticus, Gryllotalpa spp., Locusta migratoria migratorioides,Melanoplus differentialis and Schistocerca gregaria.

[0141] From the order of the Dermaptera, for example, Forficulaauricularia.

[0142] From the order of the Isoptera, for example, Reticulitermes spp.

[0143] From the order of the Anoplura, for example, Pediculus humanuscorporis, Haematopinus spp. and Linognathus spp.

[0144] From the order of the Mallophaga, for example, Trichodectes spp.and Damalinea spp.

[0145] From the order of the Thysanoptera, for example, Hercinothripsfemoralis and Thrips tabaci.

[0146] From the order of the Heteroptera, for example, Eurygaster spp.,Dysdercus intermedius, Piesma quadrata, Cimex lectularius, Rhodniusprolixus and Triatoma spp.

[0147] From the order of the Homoptera, for example, Aleurodesbrassicae, Bernisia tabaci, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Aphis gossypii,Brevicoryne brassicae, Cryptomyzus ribis, Doralis fabae, Doralis pomi,Eriosoma lanigerum, Hyalopterus arundinis, Macrosiphum avenae, Myzusspp., Phorodon humuli, Rhopalosiphum padi, Phylloxera vastatrix,Pemphigus spp., Empoasca spp., Euscelis bilobatus, Nephotettixcincticeps, Lecanium corni, Saissetia oleae, Laodelphax striatellus,Nilaparvata lugens, Aonidiella aurantii, Aspidiotus hederae,Pseudococcus spp. and Psylla spp.

[0148] From the order of the Lepidoptera, for example, Pectinophoragossypiella, Bupalus piniarius, Cheimatobia brumata, Lithocolletisblancardella, Hyponomeuta padella, Plutella maculipennis, Malacosomaneustria, Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Lymantria spp., Bucculatrixthurberiella, Phyllocnistis citrella, Agrotis spp., Euxoa spp., Feltiaspp., Earias insulana, Heliothis spp., Spodoptera exigua, Mamestrabrassicae, Panolis flammea, Prodenia litura, Spodoptera litura,Spodoptera spp., Trichoplusia ni, Carpocapsa pomonella, Pieris spp.,Chilo spp., Pyrausta nubilalis, Ephestia kuehniella, Galleriamellonella, Tineola bisselliella, Tinea pellionella, Hofmannophilapseudospretella, Cacoecia podana, Capua reticulana, Choristoneurafumiferana, Clysia ambiguella, Homona magnanima and Tortrix viridana.

[0149] From the order of the Coleoptera, for example, Anobium punctatum,Rhizopertha dominica, Bruchidius obtectus, Acanthoscelides obtectus,Hylotrupes bajulus, Agelastica alni, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Phaedoncochleariae, Diabrotica spp., Psylliodes chrysocephala, Epilachnavarivestis, Atomaria spp., Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Anthonomus spp.,Sitophilus spp., Otiorrhynchus sulcatus, Cosmopolites sordidus,Ceuthorrhynchus assimilis, Hypera postica, Dermestes spp., Trogodermaspp., Anthrenus spp., Attagenus spp., Lyctus spp., Meligethes aeneus,Ptinus spp., Niptus hololeucus, Gibbium psylloides, Tribolium spp.,Tenebrio molitor, Agriotes spp., Conoderus spp., Melolontha melolontha,Amphimallon solstitialis and Costelytra zealandica.

[0150] From the order of the Hymenoptera, for example, Diprion spp.,Hoplocampa spp., Lasius spp., Monomorium pharaonis and Vespa spp.

[0151] From the order of the Diptera, for example, Aedes spp., Anophelesspp., Culex spp., Drosophila melanogaster, Musca spp., Fannia spp.,Calliphora erythrocephala, Lucilia spp., Chrysomyia spp., Cuterebraspp., Gastrophilus spp., Hyppobosca spp., Stomoxys spp., Oestrus spp.,Hypoderma spp., Tabanus spp., Tannia spp., Bibio hortulanus, Oscinellafrit, Phorbia spp., Pegomyia hyoscyami, Ceratitis capitata, Dacus oleaeand Tipula paludosa.

[0152] The fact that the active compound combinations are well toleratedby plants at the concentrations required for controlling plant diseasespermits the treatment of above-ground parts of plants, of propagationstock and seeds, and of the soil.

[0153] The active compound combinations according to the invention canbe converted into the customary formulations, such as solutions,emulsions, suspensions, powders, foams, pastes, granules, aerosols,microencapsulations in polymeric compounds and in coating compositionsfor seeds, and ULV formulations.

[0154] These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example bymixing the active compounds with extenders, that is liquid solvents,liquefied gases under pressure, and/or solid carriers, optionally withthe use of surfactants, that is emulsifiers and/or dispersants, and/orfoam formers. If the extender used is water, it is also possible to use,for example, organic solvents as auxiliary solvents. Essentially,suitable liquid solvents include aromatics, such as xylene, toluene oralkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatichydrocarbons, such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylenechloride, aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as cyclohexane, or paraffins, forexample petroleum fractions, alcohols, such as butanol or glycol andalso their ethers and esters, ketones, such as acetone, methyl ethylketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone, strongly polarsolvents, such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulphoxide, and alsowater. Liquefied gaseous extenders or carriers refer to those liquidswhich are gaseous at normal temperature and under atmospheric pressure,for example aerosol propellants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons, andalso butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon monoxide. Suitable solidcarriers are: for example ground natural minerals, such as kaolins,clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite or diatomaceousearth, and ground synthetic minerals, such as finely divided silica,alumina and silicates. Suitable solid carriers for granules are: forexample crushed and fractionated natural rocks, such as calcite, marble,pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, or else synthetic granules of inorganicand organic meals, and granules of organic materials such as sawdust,coconut shells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks. Suitable emulsifiersand/or foam formers are: for example nonionic and anionic emulsifiers,such as polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene fatty alcoholethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers, alkylsulphonates, alkylsulphates, arylsulphonates, or else protein hydrolysates. Suitabledispersants are: for example lignin-sulphite waste liquors andmethylcellulose.

[0155] Tackifiers, such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural andsynthetic polymers, in the form of powders, granules or latices, such asgum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, or else naturalphospholipids, such as cephalins and lecithins and syntheticphospholipids, can be used in the formulations. Other possible additivesare mineral and vegetable oils.

[0156] It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, forexample iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian blue, and organicdyestuffs, such as alizarin dyestuffs, azo dyestuffs and metalphthalocyanine dyestuffs, and trace nutrients, such as salts of iron,manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

[0157] The formulations generally comprise between 0.1 and 95 per centby weight of active compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%.

[0158] In the formulations, the active compound combinations accordingto the invention can be present as a mixture with other known activecompounds, such as fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and herbicides,and as mixtures with fertilizers or plant growth regulators.

[0159] The active compound combinations can be employed as such, in theform of their formulations or of the use forms prepared therefrom, suchas ready-to-use solutions, emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions,suspensions, wettable powders, soluble powders and granules.

[0160] The application is carried out in a customary manner, for exampleby watering, spraying, atomizing, scattering, spreading, dry dressing,wet dressing, liquid dressing, slurry treatment of seeds orincrustation.

[0161] In the treatment of parts of plants, the active compoundconcentrations in the use forms can be varied within a relatively widerange. In general, they are between 1 and 0.0001% by weight, preferablybetween 0.5 and 0.001%.

[0162] In the treatment of seed, the amounts of active compound whichare generally required are from 0.001 to 50 g per kilogram of seed,preferably from 0.01 to 10 g. In the treatment of the soil, activecompound concentrations of from 0.00001 to 0.1% by weight, preferablyfrom 0.0001 to 0.02% by weight, are required at the site of action.

[0163] Furthermore, it has been found that the active compoundcombinations according to the invention have a potent insecticidalaction against insects which destroy industrial materials.

[0164] The following insects may be mentioned by way of example and asbeing preferred, but without any limitation:

[0165] Beetles, such as

[0166]Hylotrupes bajulus, Chlorophorus pilosis, Anobium punctatum,Xestobium rufovillosum, Ptilinus pecticornis, Dendrobium pertinex,Emobius mollis, Priobium carpini, Lyctus brunneus, Lyctus africanus,Lyctus planicollis, Lyctus linearis, Lyctus pubescens, Trogoxylonaequale, Minthes rugicollis, Xyleborus spec., Tryptodendron spec., Apatemonachus, Bostrychus capucins, Heterobostrychus brunneus, Sinoxylonspec., Dinoderus minutus.

[0167] Dermapterans, such as

[0168]Sirex juvencus, Urocerus gigas, Urocerus gigas taignus, Urocerusaugur.

[0169] Termites, such as

[0170]Kalotermes flavicollis, Cryptotermes brevis, Heterotermesindicola, Reticulitermnes flavipes, Reticulitermes santonensis,Reticulitermes lucifugus, Mastotermes darwiniensis, Zootermopsisnevadensis, Coptotermes formosanus.

[0171] Bristletails, such as Lepisma saccharina.

[0172] Industrial materials are to be understood as meaning, in thepresent context, non-live materials such as, preferably, plastics,glues, sizes, paper and board, leather, wood and timber products, andcoatings.

[0173] The materials to be protected against attack by insects are veryparticularly wood and timber products.

[0174] Wood and timber products which can be protected by thecomposition according to the invention or mixtures comprising such acomposition are to be understood as meaning, for example, constructiontimber, wooden beams, railway sleepers, bridge components, jetties,wooden vehicles, boxes, pallets, containers, telephone poles, woodpanelling, windows and doors made of wood, plywood, particle board,joiner's articles, or wood products which, quite generally, are used inthe construction of houses or in joinery.

[0175] The active compound combinations can be used as such, in the formof concentrates or generally customary formulations, such as powders,granules, solutions, suspensions, emulsions or pastes.

[0176] The formulations mentioned can be prepared in a manner known perse, for example by mixing the active compounds with at least one solventor diluent, emulsifier, dispersant and/or binder or fixative, waterrepellent, if appropriate desiccants and UV stabilizers and, ifappropriate, dyes and pigments and other processing auxiliaries.

[0177] The insecticidal compositions or concentrates used for theprotection of wood and wooden materials comprise the active compoundaccording to the invention at a concentration of 0.0001 to 95% byweight, in particular 0.001 to 60% by weight.

[0178] The amount of the compositions or concentrates employed dependson the species and the occurrence of the insects and on the medium. Theoptimum rate of application can be determined upon use in each case bytest series. However, in general, it suffices to employ 0.0001 to 20% byweight, preferably 0.001 to 10% by weight, of the active compound, basedon the material to be protected.

[0179] The solvent and/or diluent used is an organochemical solvent orsolvent mixture and/or an oily or oil-type organochemical solvent orsolvent mixture of low volatility and/or a polar organochemical solventor solvent mixture and/or water and, if appropriate, an emulsifierand/or wetting agent.

[0180] Organochemical solvents which are preferably employed are oily oroil-type solvents having an evaporation number of above 35 and a flashpoint of above 30° C., preferably above 45° C. Substances which are usedas such oily and oil-type solvents which have low volatility and areinsoluble in water are suitable mineral oils or their aromaticfractions, or mineral-oil-containing solvent mixtures, preferably whitespirit, petroleum and/or alkylbenzene.

[0181] Substances which are advantageously used are mineral oils with aboiling range of 170 to 220° C., white spirit with a boiling range of170 to 220° C., spindle oil with a boiling range of 250 to 350° C.,petroleum or aromatics of the boiling range 160 to 280° C., essence ofturpentine and the like.

[0182] In a preferred embodiment, liquid aliphatic hydrocarbons with aboiling range of 180 to 210° C. or high-boiling mixtures of aromatic andaliphatic hydrocarbons with a boiling range of 180 to 220° C. and/orspindle oil, and/or monochloronaphthalene, preferablyα-monochloronaphthalene, are used.

[0183] The organic oily or oil-type solvents of low volatility having anevaporation number of above 35 and a flash point of above 30° C.,preferably above 45° C., can be partially replaced by organochemicalsolvents of high or medium volatility, with the proviso that the solventmixture also has an evaporation number of above 35 and a flash point ofabove 30° C., preferably above 45° C., and that theinsecticide/fungicide mixture is soluble or emulsifiable in this solventmixture.

[0184] In a preferred embodiment, part of the organochemical solvent orsolvent mixture is replaced by an aliphatic polar organochemical solventor solvent mixture. Substances which are preferably used are aliphaticorganochemical solvents having hydroxyl and/or ester and/or ethergroups, such as, for example, glycol ethers, esters or the like.

[0185] The organochemical binders used within the scope of the presentinvention are the synthetic resins and/or binding drying oils which areknown per se and can be diluted with water and/or are soluble ordispersible or emulsifiable in the organochemical solvents employed, inparticular binders composed of, or comprising, an acrylate resin, avinyl resin, for example polyvinyl acetate, polyester resin,polycondensation or polyaddition resin, polyurethane resin, alkyd resinor modified alkyd resin, phenolic resin, hydrocarbon resin, such asindene-coumarone resin, silicone resin, drying vegetable oils and/ordrying oils and/or physically drying binders based on a natural and/orsynthetic resin.

[0186] The synthetic resin used as the binder can be employed in theform of an emulsion, dispersion or solution. Up to 10% by weight ofbitumen or bituminous substances can also be used as binders. Inaddition, dyes, pigments, water repellents, odour-masking substances andinhibitors or anticorrosives known per se and the like can also beemployed.

[0187] The composition or the concentrate preferably comprises, inaccordance with the invention, at least one alkyd resin or modifiedalkyd resin and/or a drying vegetable oil as the organochemical binders.Preferably used according to the invention are alkyd resins with an oilcontent of over 45% by weight, preferably 50 to 68% by weight.

[0188] All or some of the abovementioned binder can be replaced by afixative (mixture) or a plasticizer (mixture). These additives areintended to prevent volatilization of the active compounds andcrystallization or precipitation. They preferably replace 0.01 to 30% ofthe binder (based on 100% of binder employed).

[0189] The plasticizers are from the chemical classes of the phthalicesters, such as dibutyl phthalate, dioctyl phthalate or benzyl butylphthalate, the phosphoric esters, such as tributyl phosphate, the adipicesters, such as di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, the stearates, such as butylstearate or amyl stearate, the oleates, such as butyl oleate, theglycerol ethers or relatively high-molecular-weight glycol ethers,glycerol esters and p-toluene-sulphonic esters.

[0190] Fixatives are chemically based on polyvinyl alkyl ethers, suchas, for example, polyvinyl methyl ether, or ketones, such asbenzophenone or ethylenebenzophenone.

[0191] Also particularly suitable as a solvent or diluent is water, ifappropriate as a mixture with one or more of the abovementionedorganochemical solvents or diluents, emulsifiers and dispersants.

[0192] Particularly effective protection of wood is achieved bylarge-scale industrial impregnation processes, for example vacuum,double-vacuum or pressure processes.

[0193] If appropriate, the ready-to-use compositions can additionallycomprise other insecticides.

[0194] Suitable additional components which may be admixed are,preferably, the insecticides mentioned in WO 94/29 268. The compoundsmentioned in that document are expressly incorporated into the presentapplication by reference.

[0195] Very particularly preferred components which may be admixed areinsecticides, such as chlorpyriphos, phoxim, silafluofen, alphamethrin,cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, permethrin, imidacloprid, NI-25,flufenoxuron, hexaflumuron and triflumuron.

[0196] The good pesticidal activity of the active compound combinationsaccording to the invention is demonstrated by the examples below.Whereas the individual active compounds or the known active compoundcombinations have weaknesses in the pesticidal activity, the tables ofthe examples below show unambiguously that the activity which was foundof the active compound combinations according to the invention isgreater than the sum of the activities of the individual activecompounds and also greater than the activities of the known activecompound combinations.

[0197] In the examples below, the active compound of the formula (I)

[0198] is used.

[0199] The fungicidally active compounds which are also used are givenin the examples.

EXAMPLE A Phaedon Larvae Test

[0200] Solvent: 7 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 1part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0201] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of an active compound or an active compound combination is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0202] Cabbage leaves (Brassica oleracea) are treated by being dippedinto the preparation of active compound of the desired concentration andare populated with larvae of the mustard beetle (Phaedon cochleariae)while the leaves are still moist.

[0203] After the desired period of time, the kill in % is determined.100% means that all beetle larvae have been killed; 0% means that noneof the beetle larvae have been killed.

[0204] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyincreased activity compared to the individually applied activecompounds: TABLE A (plant-damaging insects) Phaedon larvae test Activecompound/active com- Active compound/active com- Kill pound mixturepound mixture concentration in % in %

0.00016 20 according to formula (I) 0.000032 0

0.1 0 kresoxim-methyl formula (I) + kresoxim- 0.00016 + 0.1 75 methyl

EXAMPLE B Plutella Test

[0205] Solvent: 7 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 1part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0206] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of an active compound or an active compound combination is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0207] Cabbage leaves (Brassica oleracea) are treated by being dippedinto the preparation of active compound of the desired concentration andare populated with caterpillars of the diamondback moth (Plutellaxylostella) while the leaves are still moist.

[0208] After the desired period of time, the kill in % is determined.100% means that all caterpillars have been killed; 0% means that none ofthe caterpillars have been killed.

[0209] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyincreased activity compared to the individually applied activecompounds: TABLE B (plant-damaging insects) Plutella test Activecompound/active com- Active compound/active com- Kill pound mixturepound mixture concentration in % in %

0.0008 0 according to formula (I)

0.02 0 tebuconazole

0.1 0 metalaxyl formula (I) + tebuconazole 0.0008 + 0.02 100 formula(II) +metalaxyl 0.0008 + 0.1 100

EXAMPLE C Heliothis Virescens Test

[0210] Solvent: 7 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 1part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0211] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of an active compound or an active compound combination is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0212] Soya bean shoots (Glycine max) are treated by being dipped intothe active compound preparation of the desired concentration and arepopulated with Heliothis virescens caterpillars while the leaves arestill moist.

[0213] After the desired period of time, the kill in % is determined.100% means that all caterpillars have been killed; 0% means that none ofthe caterpillars have been killed.

[0214] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyenhanced activity in comparison to the individually applied activecompounds: TABLE C (plant-damaging insects) Heliothis virescens testActive Compound/- Active compound/ active active com- compound mixtureKill pound mixture concentration in % in %

0.00016 50 according to formula (I)

0.0008 0 azoxystrobin formula (I) + azoxystrobin 0.00016 + 0.0008 100

EXAMPLE D Nephotettix Test

[0215] Solvent: 7 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 1part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0216] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of an active, compound or an active compound combination is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0217] Rice seedlings (Oryza sativa) are treated by being dipped intothe active compound preparation of the desired concentration and arepopulated with the green rice leaf hopper (Nephotettix cincticeps) whilethe leaves are still moist.

[0218] After the desired period of time, the kill in % is determined.100% means that all the leaf hoppers have been killed; 0% means thatnone of the leaf hoppers have been killed.

[0219] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyenhanced activity in comparison to the individually applied activecompounds: TABLE D (plant-damaging insects) Nephotettix test Activecompound/ Active compound/ active active com- compound mixture Killpound mixture concentration in % in %

0.00000128 0 according to formula (I)

0.1 0 metalaxyl formula (I) + metalaxyl 0.00000128 + 0.1 85

EXAMPLE E Critical Concentration Test/soil Insects

[0220] Test insect: Spodoptera frugiperda Solvent: 4 parts by weight ofacetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0221] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of the active compound or the active compound mixture is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0222] The active compound preparation is mixed intimately with soil.Here, the concentration of the active compound in the preparation isalmost irrelevant; only the amount by weight of active compound oractive compound mixture per volume unit of soil, which is stated in ppm(mg/l), matters.

[0223] Soil is filled into 0.5 I pots and these are allowed to stand at20° C. Immediately after preparation, 3 pre-germinated maize corns areplaced into each pot. After the maize corns have emerged, boring sleevesare placed onto the pots. 9 days after preparation, the maize ispopulated with the test insects. After a further 5 days, the kill in %is determined. 100% means that all test insects have been killed; 0%means that the number of insects which are still alive is the same asfor the untreated control.

[0224] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyenhanced activity compared to the individually applied active compounds:TABLE 1/4 Spodoptera frugiperda test Active compound/active com- Activecompound/active compound pound mixture mixture concentration in ppm Killin %

1.25 100 according to formula (I) 0.60 98 0.30 50

20.00 0 tebuconazole

20.00 0 triadimenol

20.00 0 bitertanol

20.00 0 fenpiclonil

20.00 0 azoxystrobin

20.00 0 metalaxyl

20.00 0 cyproconazole

20.00 0 propiconazole formula (I) + tebuconazole 1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 +20.00 80 0.30 + 20.00 80 formula (I) + triadimenol 1.25 + 20.00 1000.60 + 20.00 80 0.30 + 20.00 50 formula (1) + bitertanol 1.25 + 20.00100 0.60 + 20.00 80 0.30 + 20.00 80 formula (I) + fenpiclonil 1.25 +20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 90 0.30 + 20.00 80 formula (I) + azoxystrobin1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 80 0.30 + 20.00 0 formula (I) + metalaxyl1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 95 — 0.30 + 20.00 0 formula (I) +cyproconazol 1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 50 0.30 + 20.00 0 formula(I) + propiconazole 1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 90 0.30 + 20.00 70

EXAMPLE F Critical Concentration Test/root-systemic Action

[0225] Test insect: Phaedon cochleariae larvae Solvent: 4 parts byweight of acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycolether

[0226] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of the active compound or the active compound mixture is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0227] The active compound preparation is mixed intimately with soil.Here, the concentration of the active compound in the preparation isalmost irrelevant; only the amount by weight of active compound oractive compound mixture per volume unit of soil, which is stated in ppm(mg/l), matters.

[0228] Soil is filled into 250 ml pots and these are planted withcabbage (Brassica oleracea). The active compound or the active compoundcombination can thus be taken up by the plant roots from the soil andtransported into the leaves.

[0229] After 7 days, the leaves are populated with the abovementionedtest animals. After a further 3 days, the kill in % is determined. 100%means that all test insects have been killed; 0% means that the numberof insects which are still alive is the same as in the untreatedcontrol.

[0230] In this test, for example, the following active compoundcombinations according to the present invention show a synergisticallyenhanced activity compared to the individually applied active compounds:TABLE F 1/3 Phaedon cochleariae test Active compound/active com- Activecompound/active compound pound mixture mixture concentration in ppm Killin %

1.25 100 according to formula (I) 0.60 80 0.30 50

20.00 0 tebuconazole

20.00 0 triadimenol

20.00 0 bitertanol

20.00 0 fenpiclonil

20.00 0 azoxystrobin

20.00 0 metalaxyl

20.00 0 propiconazole formula (I) + tebuconazole 1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 +20.00 80 0.30 + 20.00 80 formula (I) + triadimenol 1.25 + 20.00 1000.60 + 20.00 100 0.30 + 20.00 100 formula (I) + bitertanol 1.25 + 20.00100 0.60 + 20.00 100 0.30 + 20.00 70 formula (I) + fenpiclonil 1.25 +20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 100 0.30 + 20.00 70 formula (I) + azoxystrobin1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 90 0.30 + 20.00 50 formula (I) + metalaxyl1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60+ 20.00 100 0.30 + 20.00 50 formula (I) +propiconazole 1.25 + 20.00 100 0.60 + 20.00 100 0.30 + 20.00 90

EXAMPLE G

[0231] Formula for the Calculation of the Efficacy of a Combination ofTwo Active Compounds

[0232] The expected activity for a given combination of two activecompounds can be calculated as follows (cf. Colby, S. R., “CalculatingSynergistic and Antagonistic Responses of Herbicide Combinations”, Weeds15, pages 20-22, 1967):

[0233] if

[0234] X is the efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, whenapplying the active compound A at an application rate of m g/ha,

[0235] Y is the efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, whenapplying the active compound B at an application rate of n g/ha,

[0236] E is the efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, whenapplying the active compounds A and B at application rates of m and ng/ha,

[0237] then $E = {X + Y - {\frac{X \times Y}{100}.}}$

[0238] If the actual fungicidal activity exceeds the calculated value,then the activity of the combination is superadditive, i.e. asynergistic effect exists. In this case, the efficacy which was actuallyobserved must be greater than the value for the expected efficacy (E)calculated from the formula set out above.

Phytophthora Test (Tomato)/protective

[0239] Solvent: 47 parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier:  3 parts byweight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0240] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of the active compound or the active compound mixture is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0241] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe commercial active compound preparation at the stated applicationrate. After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are inoculatedwith an aqueous spore suspension of Phytophthora infestans. The plantsare then placed in an incubation cabin at approximately 20° C. and 100%relative atmospheric humidity.

[0242] Evaluation is carried out 3 days after the inoculation. 0% meansan efficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas anefficacy of 100% means that no infection is observed.

[0243] The table below shows unambiguously that the activity which wasfound of the active compound combinations according to the invention isgreater than the calculated efficacy (see above), i.e., a synergisticeffect is present. TABLE G/1 Phytophthora test (tomato) / protectiveActive compound/active com- Active compound/active Efficacy in % poundmixture compound mixture in g/ha calculated/found

500 51 according to formula (I)

500 5 propiconazole formula (I) + propiconazole 500 + 500 53/69

[0244] TABLE G/2 Phytophthora test (tomato) I protective Activecompound/active com- Active compound/active Efficacy in % pound mixturecompound mixture in g/ha calculated/found

500 55 according to formula (I)

500 0 formula (I) + triadimenol 500 + 500 55/63

[0245] TABLE G/3 Phytophthora test (tomato) / protective Activecompound/ Efficacy in Active compound/active active compound % calcu-compound mixture mixture in g/ha lated/found

50 19 according to formula (I)

50 42 metalaxyl formula (I) + metalaxyl 50 + 50 53/68

EXAMPLE H Sphaerotheca Test (Cucumber)/protective

[0246] Solvent: 47 parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier:  3 parts byweight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0247] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of the active compound or the active compound mixture is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0248] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe commercial active compound preparation at the stated applicationrate. After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are inoculatedwith an aqueous spore suspension of Sphaerotheca fuliginea. The plantsare then placed in an incubation cabin at approximately 20° C. and 100%relative atmospheric humidity.

[0249] Evaluation is carried out 10 days after the inoculation. 0% meansan efficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas anefficacy of 100% means that no infection is observed.

[0250] The table below shows unambiguously that the activity which wasfound of the active compound combinations according to the invention isgreater than the calculated efficacy (see above), i.e., a synergisticeffect is present. TABLE H/1 Sphaerotheca test (cucumber) / protectiveActive compound/ Active compound/active com- active compound % calcu-pound mixture mixture in g/ha lated/found

10 0 according to formula (I)

10 70 cyproconazole formula (I) + cyproconazole 10 + 10 70/80

[0251] TABLE H/2 Sphaerotheca test (cucumber)/protective Efficacy Activecompound/ in % Active compound/active active compound calculated/compound mixture mixture in g/ha found

500  0

500 50 formula (I) + fenpiclonil 500 + 500 50/83

EXAMPLE I Botrytis Test (Bean)/protective

[0252] Solvent: 47 parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier:  3 parts byweight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0253] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of the active compound or the active compound mixture is mixedwith the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrateis diluted with water to the desired concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0254] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe active compound preparation at the stated application rate. Afterthe spray coating has dried on, 2 small pieces of agar colonized byBotrytis cinerea are placed onto each leaf. The inoculated plants areplaced in a dark chamber at approximately 20° C. and 100% relativeatmospheric humidity.

[0255] 2 days after the inoculation, the size of the disease spots onthe leaves is evaluated. 0% means an efficacy which corresponds to thatof the control, whereas an efficacy of 100% means that no infection isobserved.

[0256] The table below shows unambiguously that the activity which wasfound of the active compound combinations according to the invention isgreater than the calculated efficacy (see above), i.e., a synergisticeffect is present. TABLE I/1 Botrytris test (bean)/protective EfficacyActive compound/ in % Active compound/active active compound calculated/compound mixture mixture in g/ha found

10  0

10 40 formula (I) + fludioxonil 10 + 10 40/83

[0257] TABLE I/2 Botrytris test (bean)/protective Active Efficacycompound/ in % Active compound/active active compound calculated/compound mixture mixture in g/ha found

100  4

100 80 formula (I) + tebuconazole 100 + 100 81/94

EXAMPLE J Fusarium Culmorum Test (Wheat)/seed Treatment

[0258] The active compounds are applied as a dry dressing. They areprepared by extending the active compound in question with groundminerals to give a finely pulverulent mixture which ensures evendistribution on the surface of the seeds.

[0259] For the dressing, the infected seeds are shaken with the dressingin a closed glass bottle for 3 minutes.

[0260] 2×100 seeds of the wheat are sown at a depth of 1 cm intostandard soil, and the wheat is cultivated in a greenhouse at atemperature of approximately 18° C. and at a relative atmospherichumidity of approximately 95% in seed containers receiving 15 hours oflight per day.

[0261] The evaluation of the plants for symptoms is carried outapproximately 3 weeks after sowding. 0% means an efficacy whichcorresponds to that of the control, whereas an efficacy of 100% meansthat no infection is observed. TABLE J Fusarium culmorum test(wheat)/seed treatment Active compound/ Active compound/active activecompound Efficacy compound mixture mixture in g/ha in %

75 0

75 0

75 13.5 formula (I) + fludioxonil 37.5 + 37.5 38.5 formula (I) +triadimenol 37.5 + 37.5 30.5

EXAMPLE K Puccinia Test (Wheat)/protective

[0262] Solvent:  25 parts by weight of N,N-dimethylacetamide Emulsifier:0.6 parts by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0263] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of active compound or active compound combination is mixed withthe stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate isdiluted with water to the desired concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0264] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe active compound preparation at the stated application rate. Afterthe spray coating has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a conidiasuspension of Puccinia recondita. The plants remain in an incubationcabin at 20° C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity for 48 hours.

[0265] The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at a temperature ofapproximately 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of 80% topromote the development of rust pustules.

[0266] Evaluation is carried out 10 days after the inoculation. 0% meansan efficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas anefficacy of 100% means that no infection is observed. TABLE K Puccinia(wheat)/protective Active compound/ Active compound/active activecompound Efficacy compound mixture mixture in g/ha in %

18.75 0

18.75 13 formula (I) + triadimenol 9.375 + 9.375 63

EXAMPLE L Pyrenophora Teres Test (Barley)/protective

[0267] Solvent:  25 parts by weight of N,N-dimethylacetamide Emulsifier:0.6 parts by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0268] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of active compound or active compound combination is mixed withthe stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate isdiluted with water to the desired concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0269] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe active compound preparation at the stated application rate. Afterthe spray coating has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a conidiasuspension of Pyrenophora teres. The plants remain in an incubationcabin at 20° C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity for 48 hours.

[0270] The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at a temperature ofapproximately 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity ofapproximately 80%.

[0271] Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation. 0% meansan efficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas anefficacy of 100% means that no infection is observed. TABLE LPyrenophora teres test (barley)/protective Efficacy Active compound/ in% Active compound/active active compound calculated/ compound mixturemixture in g/ha found

62.5 18.75  0 20

62.5 40

18.75  0 formula (I) + azoxystrobin 9.375 + 9.375 60 formula (I) +triazoxides 31.25 + 31.25 70

EXAMPLE M Erysiphe Test (Barley)/protective

[0272] Solvent:  25 parts by weight of N,N-dimethylacetamide Emulsifier:0.6 parts by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0273] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of active compound or active compound combination is mixed withthe stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate isdiluted with water to the desired. concentration, or a commercialformulation of active compound or active compound combination is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0274] To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed withthe preparation of active compound at the stated application rate.

[0275] After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are dusted withspores of Erysiphe graminis f.sp. hordei.

[0276] The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature ofapproximately 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity ofapproximately 80% to promote the development of mildew pustules.

[0277] Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation. 0% meansan efficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas anefficacy of 100% means that no infection is observed. TABLE M Erysiphetest (barley)/protective Active compound/ Efficacy active in % Activecompound/active compound calculated/ compound mixture mixture in g/hafound

62.5 0

62.5 0 formula (I) + kresoxim-methyl 31.25 + 31.25 75

EXAMPLE N Critical Concentration Test/root Systemic Action

[0278] Test insect: Spodoptera frugiperda Solvent: 4 parts by weight ofacetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0279] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent,the stated amount of emulsifier is added and the concentrate is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration.

[0280] The preparation of active compound is mixed intimately with soil.Here, the concentration of the active compound in the preparation isvirtually immaterial; only the amount by weight of active compound pervolume unit of soil, which is stated in ppm (mg/l), matters. The soil isfilled into 250 ml pots and these are allowed to stand at 20° C.

[0281] Immediately after preparation, 3 maize corns are placed into eachpot. 14 days after the preparation, the test insects are placed into aninsect bracket and attached to the plant. 4 days after the infection,the efficacy of the active compound is determined in % by counting thedead and live test insects. The efficacy is 100% if all test insectshave been killed; it is 0% if the same number of test insects is aliveas in the untreated control. TABLE N Spodoptera frugiperda test Activecompound/ Kill in % at active compound/ active compound active compoundmixture mixture concentration in ppm

0.15 ppm = 50%

5.00 ppm = 0% compound according to formula (I) + 0.15 ppm + 5.00 ppm =80% compound of group (49)

EXAMPLE O Critical Concentration Test/soil Insects

[0282] Test insect: Diabrotica balteata - larvae in the soil Solvent: 4parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylarylpolyglycol ether

[0283] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part byweight of active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent,the stated amount of emulsifier is added and the concentrate is dilutedwith water to the desired concentration. Here, the concentration of theactive compound in the preparation is almost irrelevant; only the amountby weight of active compound per volume unit of soil, which is stated inppm (mg/l), matters. The soil is filled into 0.5 I pots and these areallowed to stand at 20° C.

[0284] Immediately after preparation, 5 maize corns are placed into eachpot. After 3 days, the test insects are placed into the treated soil.After a further 7 days, the efficacy is determined. The efficacy iscalculated from the number of maize plants which have emerged.

[0285] Active compounds, application rates and results are shown in thetable below: TABLE O Soil insecticides Diabrotica balteata - larvae inthe soil Active compound Kill in % at active compound (constitution)concentrations in ppm

0.15 ppm = 0%

20.00 ppm = 70% formula (I) + 0.15 ppm + 20.00 ppm = 70% compoundaccording to (50)

[0286] TABLE P Soil insecticides Diabrotica balteata - larvae in thesoil Kill in % at Active compound active compound (constitution)concentrations in ppm

0.30 ppm = 50%

20.00 ppm = 0% formula (I) + 0.15 ppm + compound according to (48) 20.00ppm = 90%

1. Compositions which contain the compound of the general formula (I)

in a mixture with fungicidal active compounds, except forcyclopropyl-carboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes. 2.Compositions according to claim 1, characterized in that the activecompound combinations contain from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of at leastone fungicidal active compound per part by weight of active compound ofthe formula (I).
 3. Process for controlling fungi and insects,characterized in that active compound comibinations according to claim 1are allowed to act on the fungi, insects and/or their habitat.
 4. Use ofactive compound combinations according to claim 1 for controlling fungiand insects.
 5. Process for preparing compositions according to claim 1,characterized in that active compound combinations according to claim 1are mixed with extenders and/or surfactants.